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The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved acupuncture as an adjuvant therapy for pain management. For our patients, the goals of acupuncture in facial feminisation are adapted to their typical postoperative circumstances: to alleviate inflammation, pain and stress. This translates into quality sleep and the relaxation needed for a more satisfactory healing experience. Acupuncture in facial feminisation The strategy of acupuncture in facial feminisation patients is two-fold: Regulate the e

FACIALTEAM has employed hilotherapy (controlled cooling therapy) in thousands of patients since 2008, witnessing first-hand its many benefits. FT wants our patients to receive the best attention at each stage, not only from a surgical standpoint, but also with regard to other aspects that help you to feel well before, during and after your facial feminization procedure. Our Comprehensive Care Department services include hilotherapy during the first 24 hours after the operation, the most c

Charlie Martin, FFS surgery patient of FACIALTEAM Quite some years ago, Charlie Martin and FACIALTEAM shared a journey. The UK athlete, who bears the trans and LGBTI+ flags wherever she goes, has since blossomed. She is a popular YouTuber, competitive international athlete and transgender rights activist. Therefore, it is with great pleasure to announce the official sponsorship of Charlie Martin's work in promoting trans visibility in Europe via her endurance racing. FACIALTEAM Facebook

A joint collaboration of FACIALTEAM Training & Education - and - Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health People seeking facial feminization surgery typically do not identify with the gender assigned at birth. This is one of the main reasons why FFS surgery training and continuing education in the field of gender-affirming medicine is important. Most trans, non-binary or intersex children will know from an early age if their gender identity doesn't fully match the labels and norms being

A feminine hairline. Here, the complexity as explained by our experts. This informative article responds to some of the questions that often arise related to a surgical lowering through the hairline, the coronal approach and how to redefine the format for a more feminine hairline. First, we should analyze the general characteristics of the hairline, both male and female: Fig. 1. Types of follicular units (1-4 hairs) The first two or three lines of hair that comprise the hairline are made up of f

Trans Pride and visibility for the TNBI community worldwide With Trans Pride events happening around the world this summer, FACIALTEAM has highlighted people like Charlie Martin, LGBTI+ activist and racecar pilot, who have each provided inspiration by sharing their journeys of gender affirmation, coming out and transitioning publicly. These women have become ambassadors for a minority community which struggles even today for social acceptance. Their stories help to normalise the realities of th

Facial feminization patients often ask how long is best to wait to have voice feminization surgery after a trachea shave (also known as an Adam’s apple reduction), and vice versa. Here, our experts give advice on the time to wait and the recommended sequence of these surgeries. What should come first? The voice feminization surgery or the trachea shave? FACIALTEAM and Yeson Voice Center, as part of the TransHealth Initiative, have joined to establish a protocol and mutual philosophy regar

Tracheal shave The tracheal shave, commonly known as an Adam’s apple reduction surgery, is one of the most frequent procedures included in facial feminization surgery treatment plans. Medically, a trachea shave is also one of the simplest operations many people will undergo as part of their transition, since it can be done as an outpatient surgery using only local anesthesia. In this post, we’ll talk about why tracheal shaves are so often sought by patients as part of FFS, along with a guide to

While the field of facial feminization surgery is relatively young, the concept of facial gender or sexual dimorphism has been studied for centuries. This has its benefits, but it has also resulted in several widely held misconceptions about what makes a face feminine and how to feminize a masculine face. The best facial feminization surgeons today have challenged these misconceptions by presenting advancements in the field of FFS (facial feminization surgery) and real-life feminization.

We often hear this question at FACIALTEAM but there is no easy answer about redoing FFS Surgery. Facial feminization surgery as a first experience or redoing my FFS surgery From our perspective as a medical team we receive so many patients whose feminization surgery is the first step in the transition path as patients whose procedures are a simple retouch or in other less positive cases, a modification of the results of another surgery. This last case is usually the most delicate to treat, sinc

Feminine Hairline Feminine Hairline in FFS. It’s easy to understand why the upper portion of the face is so important for any patient considering facial feminization surgery. After all, when we interact with other people, we spend most of our time making eye contact with them. The top one-third of the face is the part that gets seen the most, and it includes the eyes, which are the windows to the soul. It also contains two of the most important facial gender markers: the browbone and the hairlin

FACIALTEAM representatives were invited speakers on four themes of transgender health at the 3rd biannual conference of the European Professional Association for Transgender Health (EPATH), which took place in April 2019 in Rome. The FACIALTEAM presentations formed part of the Surgeons Sessions for trans women, click here to see the program. The talks were based on scientific publications produced by our Research & Development department as well as the experience of the Training & Educat

The Basics of FFS Surgery, aka Facial Feminization Surgery As society’s attitudes towards transgender people slowly shift, topics such as FFS Surgery are becoming more openly discussed. At the same time, the medical community is reaching a consensus on the importance of face feminization for the overall wellbeing of trans women. But for many people, the concept of FFS surgery remains somewhat mysterious. That’s why we at FACIALTEAM wanted to put together this simple guide to the basics of facia

Transitioning is a major undertaking for many women, one that often comes with emotional and physical challenges. Resources for facial feminization surgery research are a key part of the transition journey yet also an additional challenge to face. The mass amount of information to absorb and filter through takes time. Just like any major surgery, the procedures used in FFS surgery or facial gender confirmation surgery have both potential risks and benefits. Considering the potential psychologic

Conference at Mount Sinai Hospital: Gender Affirmation Procedures In late February 2019, The Mount Sinai Hospital and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), celebrated the 2nd Annual Congress for Gender Affirmation Procedures at this prestigious university hospital in New York City. The discourse by the president of The Mount Sinai Hospital since 2013, Professor of Anesthesiology David Reich, explained how the event marks an important moment: the evolution of gender

On March 14th, Dr. Kim of Yeson Voice Center joined FACIALTEAM at it's annual orientation session in London. Voice Feminisation Surgery in London For the first time in our 10 years visiting the UK, Dr. Kim of Yeson Voice Center (S. Korea) joined us to provide feminisation surgery (VFS) presentations in London. Voice Feminisation (VFS) by Yeson VC Yeson's VFSRAC surgery is a unique surgical technique to modify the vocal folds into more feminine parameters. One important advantage of the Yeson voi

As part of its commitment to high-quality healthcare for the transgender community, FACIALTEAM Training & Education presents the inaugural gender-affirming workshop, Updates in Gender Confirmation Surgeries for the transfeminine patient, held in Marbella, Spain, on Friday, April 5th 2019. This workshop featured internationally recognized gender surgeons on state-of-the-art approaches in three different fields: genital, body and facial gender confirming surgery. Gender-Affirming Workshop welc

If you are considering FFS or facial feminisation surgery, our orientation team invites you to attend our free facial feminisation surgery UK seminars. You’ll learn all about the process of facial feminisation and will be able to see virtual FFS results created from your photographs. We’ll be there to answer all of your questions about FFS, facial feminisation surgery cost in the UK and Spain, voice feminization surgery, and more. Whether you would like to meet us at one of our facial feminisati

How long will it take for my sensation to return to “normal”? What can be done to help? It is common to experience facial stiffness after FFS Surgery. Tightness and a lack of sensitivity in the areas of the intervention are to be expected. Time is the main factor in healing tissues that have been significantly affected during any surgery: weeks, months, and even years after you will continue to notice gradual improvements. Sensation may still be different, but practically-speaking you may exp

With the rising costs of healthcare in many countries, more and more people are looking beyond borders for certain medical procedures. This practice has come to be known as “medical tourism” and can include commonplace surgeries like a hip replacement, or highly specialized procedures, like having facial feminization surgery abroad (now also known as facial gender confirmation or FGCS). Some of the most popular countries for medical tourism in general have been Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, India

The answer to the question, “What happens during facial feminization surgery?” depends largerly on which facial features you will operate on and which technique is employed. Whatever types of surgeries you and your doctor agree on, you will most likely need to have the operation under general anesthesia in a hospital. This usually means spending one or two nights in the hospital for monitoring and to provide the correct post-op care. What happens during a FFS forehead recontouring? The goal of f

Does Facial Feminization Hurt? A frequent question from patients preparing for facial feminization surgery is if FFS will hurt. In fact, fear of the pain after facial feminization surgery is one of the most common sources of preoperative anxiety in patients. The good news is that, by and large, pain is well controlled. Your exact experience will depend on the procedures you undergo in your FFS surgery, as well as the aftercare services. However, facial feminization procedures that are performed

We are very proud to name one of the most famous international transgender models, Lea T, as a key supporter of FACIALTEAM FOUNDATION. Lea T trangender top model and activist Leandra Cerezo, Lea T, was the first trans person to participate in the lighting of the Olympic Torch in 2016 Olympics held in Rio, Brazil. She has always been a transgender activist, especially in her home-country Brazil. Lea T told Oprah in 2011 that she had always felt different, even as a child, regularly subject to rid

FACIALTEAM, in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health, announce their first joint Webinar on Facial Feminization Surgery for transgender health professionals around the world. The live online event will take place on June 19, 2018, open to a maximum of 100 registered healthcare professionals currently working in fields related to gender identity. The main goal of this webinar is to share information about the principal maxillofacial surgery procedures involved in FFS

As part of the team's strategy for innovating transgender surgery, FACIALTEAM had the opportunity for an exciting day of hands-on research and development with the latest in surgical instruments for maxillofacial surgery. On Wednesday, March 14th, 2018, the complete surgical team joined the developers of ultrasonic surgical technology from Mectron, at the IAVANTE facilities in Granada, one of the few surgery development centers in the world for experimentation on real anatomical models. IAVANTE

In recent months, an interesting debate has developed around whether the coronal approach for forehead recontouring increases forehead length. Patients ask us why we do not use a direct approach for hairline lowering. There are several arguments behind our decision to avoid hairline approaches whenever possible. ARGUMENT 1: visible scar The three basic pillars of the FACIALTEAM working philosophy are: natural results, maintaining the identity of each patient, and avoiding visible scars. The disa

Ella has excelled in her career as a professional hockey player for over 30 years. Furthermore, she is now the first trangender ice hockey player in the women´s national league of Australia. She hopes to also become the first trans player in the international women's hockey federation. As goalie for the Sydney Sirens, where she has enjoyed widespread support by her teammates and all players alike, "the feeling acceptance" has been so fulfilling for her, now in her chosen gender expression. "The

In 2017, the Research and Development Department of FACIALTEAM participated in a viewpoint letter to propose a change in terminology when discussing facial surgery for transgender women. The objective in presenting this "letter to the editor" is to create impetus in including FFS Surgical techniques as an integral part of trans health. The key differentiation of the "New Nomenclature", Facial Gender Confirmation Surgery (FGCS), distinguishes the treatment from what has historically been conside

Making a life changing decision, such as a surgical facial gender transition, is something that requires time and loads of information. At FACIALTEAM, we always recommend to search FFS surgery reviews, to compare with colleagues and to ask for multiple evaluations so you may better weigh every factor essential to make a well-informed decision. Luckily, nowadays more tools are available to aid in finding real FFS surgery reviews, honest opinions about feminization surgeons and true experiences of

This workshop series brings together health professionals in transgender care for a common purpose: advancements in healthcare to improve the quality of life of transgender patients seeking a surgical transition. FACIALTEAM´s directing role aims to raise awareness about the latest approaches to facial feminization within the healthcare sector, therefore increasing visibility of the the needs of transgender women in particular, but also other gender diverse individuals. History of the TransHealt

In general, people tend to think that FFS surgery expectations are only related to the outcomes of surgery. However, they may sometimes be based on ideas of how life will be different with a more feminine face. The function of these assumptions is to motivate us, beneficial if the expectations of facial feminization surgery results are realistic. Unfortunately, such hopes are misleading if based upon unrealistic expectations. Do I have realistic FFS Surgery expectations? When we talk about unrea

When a patient comes to FACIALTEAM for a consultation, one of the most frequent comments we hear is that they are grateful for the facial feminization videos we publish. Through other people's feminisation videos, they are able to get an better idea of the real results and expectations after surgeries. Real testimonials in facial feminization videos The testimonials of trans women who have undergone facial feminization surgery are important to share, as real experiences of the transition proces

FACIALTEAM is excited to announce new sections on its website which share relevant information about the new treatments offered by the team as well as the latest scientific advances and developments in the trans health sector. The surgical group continues to figure as pioneers in the field of Facial Gender Confirmation Surgery among trans health providers around the world. As part of this commitment, we would like to highlight the professionals that comprise our team, ensuring everyday th

Let´s talk a little about FACIALTEAM´s clinical department, which is much more than simply a group of surgeons. Behind the main characters of the operation, there is a powerful engined composed of several departments that work in conjunction to reach the level of excellence they are well-known for in the specialty of facial feminization. What is a clinical department for FFS Surgery? What are its duties? The role of this department could be explained, for examply, using an orchestra as a metapho

https://facialteam.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/supercorto-Australia.mp4 After days under the effects of jetlag and with the accumulated exhaustion resulting from an intense week of travel and work for the II Australian Feminisation Congress, we now wait to embark on our journey back home to Spain. Its difficult to explain in words the emotion, appreciation, affection, friendship and love with which we leave from the exceptional country named Australia. Rarely in our personal and professional c

FACIALTEAM brings together some of the world´s best surgical specialists in the field of feminisation in Australia for a unique congress dedicated to the health of transgender women. The second edition of this series of educational events will take place in 3 cities this year in the month of November. Feminisation orientations and mini-congresses in Australia On November 14th, the founders and directors of FACIALTEAM, Dr. Daniel Simon and Dr. Luis Capitán, will be in Perth giving lectures on fa

On September 5 – 9th, 2017, the long-standing XXIV Brazilian Congress of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology (COBRAC) celebrated the prestigious annual event, attended by thousands of scientific professionals around the world. Dr. Simon, co-director of FACIALTEAM and chief surgeon, was honored to accept an award in recognition of his career of achievements in FFS Surgery. In addition, he joined the forum as a keynote speaker on the latest developments in the feminization of facial featur

Facial feminization surgery, or FFS for short, is an umbrella term for a variety of surgical procedures that are done with the goal of giving the face and neck a more feminine appearance. While there is no one size fits all set of treatments that will produce great results in every patient, some types of surgeries are almost always indicated for FFS plans. One of these is forehead reduction surgery. Forehead reduction is actually the single most common procedure used in the course of a facial fe

Hundreds of trans community supporters attended the recent Miss Trans Star International 2017 pageant in Barcelona, sponsored by FACIALTEAM for the third consecutive year. Highlighting 24 spectacular candidates from around the world, the selection process was intense as it comprised judging elements like creativity, elegance, expression, social responsibility—not just beauty. Not just a pretty face. And the tranphobia continues A big favorite among the trans community is the Regional Costumes G

FACIALTEAM directors, FFS surgeons Dr. Daniel Simon and Dr. Luis Capitán, and Dr. Fermín Capitán-Cañadas, our Director of Research & Development, were honored to be invited as guest speakers for the medical residents of NYU Langone Center´s Transgender Surgery Services. Dr. Simon explains, "Academic Initiatives among FFS surgeons are very significant in the development and consolidation of facial gender surgery around the world, an important discipline and essential part of the gender confir

A feminine hairline and the bones of the eyebrows area, called frontonasoorbital complex, are among the most visible features of the face. Males tend to have a more prominent forehead and brow bone and more of a M-shaped hairline. A female forehead is typically rounded with a smooth transition between nose and forehead and a more U-shaped hairline. Forehead Surgery in FFS Forehead surgery is one of the most important procedures in FFS because it is the frame of the eyes that influence your expre

Lavine Holanda, top model, shares her FFS surgery testimonial A FACIALTEAM patient from Brazil with an incredible journey in the world of beauty queens recounts her FFS Surgery testimonial. International Pageantry Lavine participated in her first Brazilian beauty contest in 2005, coming in third place. In 2006, she returned to the same competition, this time gaining second place and in 2009 she finally won the title of Miss Paraná. Having "conquered" Brazil, she left the country in search of mor

The decision to include facial feminization surgery as a part of your transition is a very personal one, and one that you probably haven’t made lightly. You might not have even made a firm decision yet and are still seeking a guide to facial feminization to see if FFS is a good fit for you. Wherever you are in your journey, it’s normal to have lots of questions. Some people feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty when they start thinking about facial feminization, also referred to as facial harmoniz

FACIALTEAM has been invited to participate in an international study on the perception of femininity of transgender individuals, before and after facial feminization surgery. It's a multi-centre, prospective analysis about the influence of facial features on the quality of life for transgender people. The transition process in the area of facial femininity perception can involve a wide variety of different treatments. Depending on the case, each person may attain different levels of satisfactio

Dear Patient, I am Marina Rodríguez, psychologist and postop care coordinator for FACIALTEAM. Below I will share a few relaxation techniques which can be practiced before and after facial feminization surgery to alleviate sensations of anxiety which commonly arise during this emotional step in your transition. Relaxation techniques to reach our goal Being able to stay calm before such step in your life is essential for a successful surgery preparation. It is also the key for a smooth postop peri

FACIALTEAM at Sparkle´s 13th fabulous year, marking the event as one of the best transgender celebrations in the world. This year Sparkle was lucky to enjoy wonderful weather which helped make the event in Sackville Gardens a huge success this year; although the typical rain never stops it! FACIALTEAM at Sparkle FACIALTEAM, Sparkle Ball 2017 sponsors, had a great time at our market stand together with AprilsTouch, right next to our favorite magazine: TransLiving! Thanks to the many participants

Facial Feminization scars should be hidden for a more natural result. Obtaining the best results possible for our FFS patients is our top priority, but what exactly does that mean? Many prospective patients are apprehensive about such a drastic procedure being done on the most visible part of the body—the face. Will the results look natural or will I look like I’ve “had work done”? Will there be apparent facial feminization scars? Will I still be me after FFS surgery? Believe it or not, we are g

Advocacy through Research: WPATH Standards of Care Review for inclusion of FFS Surgery An important part of our mission at FACIALTEAM, members of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health ( WPATH ), is not only offering the best patient care and results in Facial Feminization Surgery, but also to participate in modernizing the field in all its aspects. Acceptance of article for publication in the International Journal of Transgenderism This is accomplished in two main ways. First

Should I go abroad for FFS Surgery? “Is it really worth traveling abroad for FFS surgery?” This is one of the top questions patients have when researching their options for facial feminization surgery providers. It´s a very valid doubt. Traveling abroad implies an investment in time, planning, and money. Plus, going to a foreign country can seem like a scary proposition! At FACIALTEAM, we get a lot of questions like this from prospective FFS patients in the US and Australia and beyond. They, un

What do Facial Team FFS surgery patients have to say about their experience the surgery? Each woman’s journey is unique, but there are some themes that come up again and again in our interviews with patients in the days, weeks, months or years following their facial feminization surgery. How FFS surgery changed their lives Not everyone feels the need to have surgery as part of their transition, and passing isn’t always a priority. But for some women, the confidence they get from looking m

Facial feminization surgery of the upper third of the face. Cutting-edge facial feminization technique Years of research and experience have proven that one of the keys to providing natural, satisfactory results to patients of facial feminization surgery is to assess and reconstruct the upper third of the face as a whole. The upper third of the face The upper third of the face contains two gender characteristics that are particularly important for facial feminization: the bone stru

FACIALTEAM is making way for the FACIALTEAM Foundation, a project that allows us give back to the very community which has helped us to become world leaders in facial gender harmonization. Thanks to the trust of hundreds of patients from all over the world who share a common desire. What do Facial Team FFS surgery patients have to say about their experience the surgery? Each woman’s journey is unique, but there are some themes that come up again and again in our interviews with patients in the d

Every face is unique, so it’s surprising how many surgeons have treated facial feminization surgery as a “one size fits all” procedure Fortunately, leaders in the field of FFS, including the surgical group at FACIALTEAM, have spent many years developing an individualized approach, beginning with a facial feminization consultation and orientation. A more personalized assessment takes into account the patient’s unique facial harmony and features, thus providing natural-looking results that are mo

Preoperative anxiety before facial feminization surgery happens just like other times in life when we need to face a situation that implies effort or a big change, so it is common for a stress response to appear.

Facial feminization surgery with rhinoplasty is key to feminising the overall facial expression. FACIALTEAM is proud to announce a new scientific publication by our surgical teams in Spain and Brazil. The article, which is entitled: Technical and clinical considerations for facial feminization surgery with rhinoplasty and related procedures, has been published in the journal JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery on December 15, 2016 and will be available in print in May 2017. This new scientific wo

FACIALTEAM expounds facial gender surgery protocols for definitive academic guide Gender Affirmation: Medical and Surgical Perspectives FACIALTEAM is pleased to announce the publication of a chapter on facial gender confirmation surgery in the most definitive book on transgender healthcare to date. The volume was created in collaboration in part with the scientific committee of the European Professional Association of Transgender Healthcare (EPATH) as well as other international experts on the s

The Crown of Spain´s biggest beauty pageant for transwomen goes to Miss Brazil´s Rafaela Manfrini and her angelic faced sculpted by FACIALTEAM The trans community speaks to the world through platforms such as beauty pageants that symbolize a journey and campaign for greater visibility and acceptance in society. These public events are often the main frame to give voice to transgender women within the LGTB community and beyond. In this year´s Miss Trans Star 2016 nearly thirty women compe

Taking hospital care to the next level Our team of facial feminization experts goes beyond FACIALTEAM, which includes the many people we collaborate with on a daily basis who also share our enthusiasm and devotion to helping to change the lives of transgender patients. We want to thank all the staff at Marbella High Care Hospital (Spain) for their valuable contribution and professionalism which enhances the excellence in our day-to-day routines. Since we set the foundations of our headquarters f

a specialized type of massage given by our certified therapist, Antonio Romero Moreno, in the days following your procedure. What is lymphatic drainage for FFS surgery? Manual lymphatic drainage or MLD is a specialized form of gentle massage that is frequently prescribed to patients recovering from any type of surgery in Europe. Since the technique was developed in the 1930s, many scientific studies have shown that it is beneficial for patients after surgery, athletes with sports i

FFS CONSULTATIONS – FACIAL GENDER HARMONIZATION ORIENTATIONS FFS consultations by FACIALTEAM are available worldwide every month as well as frequent opportunities for Skype video-consultations. However, we know it is difficult to provide more in-depth feedback about treatment in just a brief meeting. For this reason, we encourage patients who aim to become fully-informed about facial gender confirmation surgery to begin with our comprehensive orientation process in Marbella. Come to Spain for

Hairline feminization with or without hair transplants? We at FACIALTEAM have a great interest in the topic of hairline feminization. Feminizing hair transplants within the framework of facial gender confirmation surgery (a.k.a facial feminization surgery or FFS) is a common enquiry, so we would like to offer clinical guidance on the subject regarding how to determine the most suitable treatment as well as the timing and order of treatments. Read our scientific article "Facial Feminization Surge

In honor of the many wonderful relationships created with facial feminization patients around the world. As it is said, a picture is worth a thousand words. Today and every day, we want to thank you for involving FACIALTEAM in your life and therefore the larger community to which we all belong. Often, the smiles seen in our photos symbolize closure to the FFS journey that we have shared together in expectation, after long hours of preparation, learning about each other, laughter and tear

Proud recipient of the 2015 seal for award-winners. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has announced the Best Paper Awards presented at their annual meeting on October 16th in Boston. FACIALTEAM, specialist in facial feminization surgery, is the proud recipient of the 2015 Best Paper Award in the Cosmetic category, one of only five awards each year. In June 2014, a prestigious international journal published our scientific report spearheaded by Dr. Capitán and Dr. Simon titled, Facial Fem

FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY DIRECTOR & RHINOPLASTY SPECIALIST In this day and age, the future advancement of facial surgery depends on the hyper-specialization of each singular procedure, especially within a team setting. For example, rhinoplasties, fundamental for many aesthetic or gender confirmation treatments, are ideally given undivided attention by an experienced specialist to permit a higher level of expertise and ultimately more successful results. Dr. Bellinga is not onl

FACIALTEAM was in Manchester for the 5th consecutive year (2015) at the greatest transgender gathering in Europe! Sparkle! Dr. Daniel Simon, FFS specialist at Sparkle in 2012. FACIALTEAM FFS presentation at Sparkle Workshops 2012 Dr. Daniel gives a facial feminisation group orientation The orientations included ONSCREEN SIMULATION OF RESULTS by Alexandra Hamer of Virtual FFS, all for no fee. (more…)

What to look for in a Facial Feminization Surgeon? FACIALTEAM is an small group of integrated specialists, World Leaders in facial feminization. FACIALTEAM surgeons have been featured as keynote speakers in multiple scientific platforms since publishing in 2014 groundbreaking research on facial feminization in the journal Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, official publication of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Our comprehensive team analyzes each FFS patient meticulously, taking

Why settle for a hairline scar that needs a second surgery when Forehead reconstruction with Simultaneous Hair Transplants solves the issue in a single operation? FFS Surgery – Comprehensive No-scar approach to forehead reconstruction and hairline feminization THERE IS NO DOUBT OF THE IMPORTANCE A GLOBAL ANALYSIS OF THE UPPER THIRD OF THE FACE (AS A WHOLE) WHEN ASSESSING THE SPECIFIC FEMINIZATION NEEDS OF ANY PATIENT. FOREHEAD RECONSTRUCTION AND SIMULTANEOUS HAIR TRANSPLANTS ADDRESS THIS

In Issue 46 of TransLiving International, a popular transgender lifestyle magazine distributed internationally, you can now read features on three of our former patients. Since 2013, FACIALTEAM has supported the cause and events of TLI, attending many of their weekend retreats in Eastbourne where free consultations and digital simulations have been offered as well as educational presentations on FFS. For more information, visit www.transliving.co.uk and keep up to date with TLI events on social

Hello there world! In this episode we will be talking all about facial feminization surgery.Enjoy my SPECIAL Guest Star Appearance from Ms.Lilia on behalf of www.facialteam.eu. As we interview her all about the process,recovery time,emotional changes coming from FFS and much much more! Make sure you tune into Entransed With Bambie Every Thursday 11AM EST! https://facialteam.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/show_7340093.mp3 En Transed with Bambie Nicole For those who don’t know, explai

FACIALTEAM in its entirety, with centers in both Marbella and Brazil, joined together in February 2015 to lead the first training in facial feminization surgery (FFS) at the CMAT-IAVANTE of Granada, a high-tech training headquarters for healthcare professionals. Co-director Dr. Daniel Simon explains, "The focus has been on developing pioneering surgical techniques in Facial Feminization and refinement of approaches which have already been established." During the session, test surgery was

Featuring guest Professor, Dr. Marci Bowers, MD/GYN It is our pleasure to announce the 3rd TransHealth Initiative Workshop, hosted by FACIALTEAM in Marbella. The free workshop series is an ongoing effort to bring together health professionals in transgender care for a common purpose: innovation and advancement in services aimed at improving the quality of life for members of the transgender community. FACIALTEAM´s directing role in this project is to raise awareness about modern approache

A higher degree of specialization is now essential for any Craniofacial, ENT or Plastic surgeon who aims for excellence in their habitual practice. Undoubtedly, the Rhinoplasty is the apex procedure within the frame of facial aesthetics; Only through clinical immersions, alongside professionals dedicated exclusively to the subject, may we become oriented in the basic foundations of nasal aesthetic surgery

Dr. Capitán of FACIAL TEAM is honored to be an invited speaker at the prestigous SECPRE conference which will be attended by more than 400 professionals worldwide in the surgical sector. See the program for the 49th Annual Conference of the Spanish and Portuguese Societies of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. In the words the event´s President, Dr. Manuel Sanchéz Nebreda: (the conference) is dedicated above all to raise the scientific level with a select, chosen number of world-lead

Inaugural edition - 2014 Brussels Dr. Capitán of FACIALTEAM is very pleased to take part in a new multidisciplinary initiative, being one of the select invited speakers for the 1st Facial Makeover Meeting in June 2014. He will be presenting clinical studies of his work in facial feminization surgery. In the words of Professor Maurice Mommaerts, founder and chairman of the Scientific Committee: "The subspecialty of facial makeover was created out of a generation of patients used to the internet a

Dr. Daniel Simon travelled together with Alexandra Hamer of VirtualFFS to the single most important event for transgender healthcare professionals, the biennial WPATH Symposium, which took place this year in Bangkok. In the words of WPATH President, Jamison Green, "`[What a] huge accomplishment and overall success the 2014 meeting was. The meeting not only held a record attendance of 538 registrants, the educational value along with the scientific and clinical exposure gained for transgender hea

FACIAL TEAM WILL BE THERE! For 22 years The Southern Comfort Conference has been the result of the efforts, dedication and hard work or many hard-working volunteers and supporters. The conference has been instrumental in helping hundreds of people from around the world make changes in their lives, and has often been at the core of survival, acceptance, and an ability to face major issues in our lives. FACIALTEAM is pleased to announce that we will be in Atlanta for the SOUTHERN COMFORT CONFERENC

If you are beginning transition, it may be a good idea to begin taking standardized FFS surgery photos for many reasons. They are handy to track HRT progress, which affects soft tissues significantly--sometimes enough to modify a facial gender surgery treatment plan. They will be a good base for a historical review as you progress with other treatments too, like hair removal, weight loss, or micro-pigmentation. However, you will need to establish a few control factors so that these photos may

Carol Marra, I’m a model and a journalist, and on recommendation of a friend of mine, Ariadna, I came here to Facial Team. Actually what I came to do with Facial Team, I really wanted to improve my forehead. I find my forehead too long, and also being a model and working a lot with make-up, I have a concern to have my skin looked-after. So I also wanted to have a good treatment for that, because the team here is multidisciplinary, there are dermatologists, skull surgeons, anyway, I also wanted t

Mayra, a patient from Rio de Janeiro, had her facial feminzation surgery on March 29, 2012 with FACIAL TEAM. Over the last 3 months, she has uploaded several YouTube videos about her FFS experience. The procedures performed were: forehead reconstruction with sinus osteotomy, orbital shave, eyebrow lift, rhinoplasty, chinplasty and trachea shave. It is our pleasure to invite you to view a new compilation of her videos, which includes a transcription in 3 languages. Click on the "CC" button to a

I was under the general anaesthetic for about seven hours, from 3.30 in the afternoon to about 10.30 at night. I was back in the recovery room by 11.00 pm, having come round by this time from the anaesthetic. The facial feminisation procedures I had in November 2011 were: forehead/orbital reduction and eyebrow lift via coronal incision; rhinoplasty, and submandibular liposuction. What on earth does this medical jargon mean? The following is my understanding of what happens in these

IN THE 21st CENTURY, ALL SURGICAL DISCIPLINES NOW COUNT ON AN INVALUABLE ALLY IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR GROWING APPLICATION TO SPECIFIC AREAS. Specifically, the field of radiology has undergone a spectacular development in imaging techniques which permit a superior level of anatomical detail. It is important to highlight how facial feminization surgery now benefits from the current innovations already successfully applied in various fields of medicine and surgery.

Gender dysphoria is a now a widely recognized condition in the 21st century, common to the transgender population which increasingly demands its absolute acceptance and socio-civil rights in today's society. Fortunately, numerous necessary legal changes have been incorporated in many countries to enable a higher degree of integration in the various aspects of any lifestyle (work, family, institutional, etc.). However, as we know, many obstacles still remain. The field of medicine has responded t

Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) patients typically are transgender women, although the techniques are also applicable for genetic woman with more prominent masculine features. Many professionals and patients consider FFS equally as important as gender reassignment surgery, as it can significantly assist in social integration by permitting a higher rate of "passing" as a genetic female. With only a brief glance at an individual's face, the human brain registers the first impression of a person;

Facial Team has forged a reputation as one of the leading specialists in FFS worldwide. ...Each case is meticulously analysed in order to provide a treatment plan best adapted to the needs of the patient... A natural, harmonious and feminine result is obtained beginning with a personalised study of the individual face and the election of the techniques developed specifically for facial feminisation. Formerly, it has been accepted that facial feminisation consists in the employment of a series of

In 2010, Abi decided to get professional assistance for Facial Feminisation Surgery (FFS). Sparkle 2011 with Abi She is a transgender woman, which means her gender identity is not in accordance with her biological gender. In frank words, she was born with an anatomy that didn´t match her gender identity. This situation is referred to as gender dysphoria. Most transgender people note that they realized they truly belonged to the opposite or undefined gender from as early as 2 years of age. Can yo

Only weeks after surgery... Ema came to have her facial feminisation surgery with Dr. Luis Capitán and Dr. Daniel Simon of FACIALTEAM in Marbella. Her surgery was extensive, but not even a month later and she was already the focus of attention! She underwent forehead contouring, hairline modification, eyebrow lift, rhinoplasty, cheek augmentation, jaw and chin contouring and a trachea shave. Read her testimonial here in English. Ema´s story has been featured in many articles and television int

Hormones, makeup, hairstyle, and accessories all play their part for a T-woman. However, many are not happy settling with that. There is still something about that woman in the mirror that makes people look twice, which is actually not what you want. Perhaps it means that the teller uses the wrong pronoun with you. Children ask you the usual embarrassing questions. Most importantly though, you don ´t feel that the face you see is the mental image of yourself. Facial feminisation surgery is a way